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Omaha Weather, Shopping, and More: Weekend Headlines

by David Harrison – Chief Editor November 28, 2025

written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

OMAHA,Neb. – A Thanksgiving Day shooting, ‌bustling Black Friday shopping, and a⁤ festive tree lighting at the⁢ Durham Museum marked a busy holiday weekend in the Omaha metropolitan area.

The Omaha Police Department responded to a shooting Thursday evening ⁢at approximately 8:30 p.m. near 72nd and Dodge Streets.One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing. Concurrently, shoppers began ⁣lining up early Friday morning for Black Friday deals, with⁤ many stores ‍opening their ⁢doors as early as 5 a.m. Retailers reported important foot traffic throughout the day. The Durham museum hosted its annual tree lighting ceremony Sunday ⁢evening, drawing crowds to celebrate the start of the holiday season.

The 15th annual Heroes Game⁢ between Nebraska⁤ and Iowa is ⁣scheduled for Friday at Memorial Stadium in⁢ Lincoln,with kickoff at 11 a.m. A pregame ‌show will begin at 10 a.m. on 10/11. This year’s matchup is‍ the 56th in the rivalry, with Iowa having won nine of the last ten meetings. Nebraska Head ⁣coach⁢ Matt Rhule is seeking his⁤ first win against Iowa as ‌taking over the program. Iowa enters the game following a 20-17 comeback victory over Michigan State, ‍while Nebraska ⁣is coming off a road loss to Penn State. ‍Ashley De La⁢ Cruz-Martin and Jayce Koob were recognized as Nebraska’s and Iowa’s Heroes,respectively,for the game.

November 28, 2025 0 comments

News

Online child sex sting snares three men, including 2 from Lansing area

by David Harrison – Chief Editor October 25, 2025

written by David Harrison – Chief Editor

MASON — Two Lansing-area men and one from the Detroit area have been charged in connection with an online undercover child sex sting.

The Ingham County Sheriff’s Office said the men were arrested Oct. 22 after they arranged to meet a person they believed to be a 15-year-old girl for sex.

“The suspects engaged in extensive online communications with undercover officers posing as a 15-year-old girl and ultimately arranged to meet them for sexual purposes,” sheriff’s officials said in a news release.

The men each face four counts, including child sexually abusive activity and accosting a child for immoral purposes, court records indicate, The most serious charge is a maximum 20-year felony. They were arraigned on the charges on Oct. 24.

The sheriff’s department was assisted by Lansing police, Michigan State Police, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Global Human Oppression Strike Team (GHOST).

The defendants are a 37-year-old Lansing man, a 30-year-old East Lansing man and a 24-year-old Farmington Hills man.

October 25, 2025 0 comments

Entertainment

-title Ian Watkins Murdered in Prison: Details of Brutal Attack and Past Crimes

by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor October 13, 2025

written by Julia Evans – Entertainment Editor

Entertainment Center/Reported by Cheng Zhengbang

Watkins, the lead singer of the British rock band Lostprophets, was sentenced to 29 years in prison for child sexual abuse. (Picture/reproduced from X)

Ian Watkins, who was once the lead singer of the popular British rock band “Lostprophets” and was notorious for committing a series of horrific child sex crimes, was recently reported to have been murdered in prison at the age of 48. Watkins, who has been in prison since 2013, was considered a “target” in prison because of his crimes. The fatal attack once again highlighted the problem of the British prison system’s management of high-risk prisoners.

Sudden ambush in the early morning, fatal stab wound to neck

According to reports from foreign media such as the Daily Mail and The Guardian, this murder that shocked British society occurred on the morning of October 11 (Saturday) local time. West Yorkshire Police in the United Kingdom received a report at around 9:39 a.m. that an inmate attack had occurred at HMP Wakefield Prison near Leeds.

Watkins was suddenly attacked by two inmates. Sources revealed to the media that Watkins was ambushed by an inmate with a razor blade immediately after his cell was unlocked in the morning, and his jugular vein was severed, causing him multiple serious injuries. He eventually died on the spot due to excessive blood loss. The source described the attack as “appalling even by prison standards and Watkins was killed in the most brutal manner.”

West Yorkshire Police subsequently arrested two men involved in the case, aged 25 and 43. They are currently detained on suspicion of murder and have launched a murder investigation. A spokesman for Wakefield Prison also confirmed the incident and said it was cooperating with the police investigation.

-title Ian Watkins Murdered in Prison: Details of Brutal Attack and Past Crimes — British rock band Lostprophets disbanded after lead singer Watkins was jailed. (Picture/reproduced from X)

Carrying a 29-year sentence and being imprisoned in the “Monster Building”

Watkins was once the soul of the band Lostprophets. He charmed thousands of fans with his musical talent and handsome appearance. The band’s famous songs include “Lost Train Home”, “Rooftops” and so on. However, his glory came to an abrupt end in 2012 due to a drug arrest.

The police discovered a large number of videos of child and animal sexual abuse on his electronic devices, revealing his series of heinous crimes. Watkins eventually pleaded guilty to multiple sex crimes involving children, conspiracy to sexually assault children, and attempted sexual assault of a child under 13 years old. In 2013, Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison.

Wakefield Prison, where he is serving his sentence, is one of the UK’s highest-security prisons for high-risk prisoners. It is known as the “Monster Mansion” among prisoners and specializes in housing sex offenders and serial murderers. Watkins’ situation there has always attracted much attention.

Watkins, the lead singer of Lostprophets, had his throat slashed to death by two inmates in prison. (Picture/reproduced from X)

Was there any sign? Was kidnapped and beaten last year

In fact, this is not the first time Watkins has been assaulted in prison. As early as August 2023, Watkins was held hostage by three inmates in the same prison for six hours, and was beaten and stabbed with a knife. The reason was allegedly related to a drug debt of approximately US$1,200. Although the last attack did not result in fatal injuries, it has shown that he is highly dangerous behind bars. Sources pointed out that Watkins has been regarded as a “target” in prison, and this death is “only a matter of time”.

October 13, 2025 0 comments

Technology

Mom Exposed: Indiana Mom Accused of Sex Trafficking 7-Month-Old

by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor July 19, 2025

written by Rachel Kim – Technology Editor

Teh provided text details allegations against morgan Stapp, an Indiana mother accused of child sex trafficking involving her infant daughter. HereS a breakdown of the key points:

Allegations: Stapp is accused of offering her 7-month-old daughter for sexual exploitation on Snapchat.
Evidence: Court documents and an affidavit reportedly show messages from a Snapchat account under the username “morgan-stapp” offering the infant for $400, with the mother stating she lived alone and the father was not involved.
Stapp’s Initial Response: When questioned by the FBI, Stapp claimed her Snapchat account had been hacked and she had lost access. She also mentioned receiving an email about her account being banned for “online commercial sex transactions.”
confession: Later, during an interview with the Indiana Department of Child Services, Stapp admitted to lying to the FBI about the hacking, stating she onyl wanted them to leave.
Further inquiry: A search warrant for Stapp’s Snapchat account revealed selfies saved after she claimed to have been hacked. The account also sent over 7,000 messages in three days, including inquiries about selling nudes for baby diapers.
Location: IP address records indicated that the Snapchat messages were sent from an area near Stapp’s home in Indianapolis.* Legal Proceedings: Stapp’s next court hearing is scheduled for September 15th. She is being represented by the Indiana Public Defender’s office after filing for indigent status.

July 19, 2025 0 comments

News

Harassment Gangs Commit Two Crimes Daily: Shocking Statistics Reveal Britain’s Growing Crisis

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com January 10, 2025

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

Grooming Gangs ⁤in the UK: A Deep Dive into the Data adn Political Fallout

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Recent data from ⁤British police ⁢forces reveals a⁤ harrowing reality: ‌grooming ‍gangs are responsible for approximately two crimes of assault against‌ children every‍ day. According to a report, 572 crimes of ⁢harassment against children ⁢were‍ recorded in the first nine months of 2024⁣ alone, following 717 such cases‌ in 2023. ‌These figures, sourced from the Hydrant Program, a ‌national police initiative, aim to provide comprehensive data on youth offending, including the ethnic backgrounds⁤ of ‌offenders. ‍

Addressing ⁢Data Gaps in Tackling Grooming Gangs

The ⁤Hydrant‌ Programme was ⁤established in response to Alexis Jay’s independent investigation into child ⁤abuse, which criticized the lack of reliable data on perpetrators and victims.The ‌2022⁤ report highlighted how⁢ inadequate⁣ data collection led to uninformed discussions about the ethnic backgrounds of offenders, ultimately ⁤hindering justice‌ and support for victims. Richard Fewkes, director of the Hydrant Programme, emphasized that offender profiles broadly reflect‍ the UK’s ethnic demographics. According to the data, 83% of perpetrators were white, 7% Asian, 5% black, ‍and‌ 3% mixed race. However, the⁤ analysis is limited,⁢ as race ‍was recorded for only 34% of suspects due to procedural limitations.

Keir Starmer Faces Renewed‌ Criticism

The‍ political dimension of the grooming gangs issue has intensified ⁤in recent weeks.⁢ Prime minister Sir Keir⁢ Starmer, who led the Crown Prosecution⁣ Service during the⁢ height of the Oldham scandal,⁤ faces mounting ‍criticism over Labor’s refusal ⁤to support a ‍national inquiry ⁤into grooming gangs. The ⁣controversy deepened ‍when⁣ MPs ⁣voted 364 to 111‌ against the⁢ inquiry, drawing⁣ accusations of political cowardice ⁢from the Conservative Party.

The Broader Context of Mass⁣ Crimes

The analysis‌ indicates that‍ grooming ‌gangs account for 17%⁢ of mass child abuse crimes, with domestic abuse making up 26% of these‌ cases. Alarmingly, an increasing number of crimes ⁤involve child offenders, a trend linked to the spread of online pornography and increased digital interactions among ⁤young people. Fewkes cautioned against focusing too⁢ much on⁢ grooming gangs,‌ warning that‌ such a focus risks⁤ marginalizing victims of other forms of abuse, such as domestic exploitation, which remains the most prevalent. He stressed the importance of a strong‍ response to all ⁢forms‌ of child abuse,regardless of⁢ the‌ perpetrator’s race or⁢ ethnicity. ⁣

Discussion About Cultural Sensitivities

Historically, police and ⁢prosecutors have been accused of turning a blind eye to crimes ⁢involving British offenders of Pakistani origin due to fears of being labeled racist or Islamophobic. Sir Keir starmer acknowledged‍ this issue during his tenure as Director of Public Prosecutions, calling⁢ for an honest and nuanced approach to understanding the role of race ⁢in group-based crimes.‌

Victims’ Voices and Media ⁢Responsibility

Fewkes also raised concerns about the media’s focus‍ on child grooming gangs, suggesting that it‍ may deter victims of ⁢other forms of ⁣abuse from coming forward.⁢ He highlighted that⁢ unbalanced coverage ofen re-traumatizes⁤ survivors by re-highlighting their‍ experiences of‍ abuse. Jess ⁤Phillips, the safeguarding minister, has indicated an openness ‌to a specific investigation into child grooming if victims demand it. However, her recent refusal to ⁢support an investigation into Oldham’s abuse has inflamed tensions, with calls growing for a comprehensive national inquiry.

Key Data at a⁢ Glance⁢

Revelations about child grooming gangs underscore the complexity of tackling child abuse. While focusing on grooming gangs addresses a critical ⁤issue, experts warn against neglecting other forms of abuse.⁤ A balanced, data-driven ⁤approach is essential ⁣to ensure justice for all victims and hold perpetrators accountable, regardless of their backgrounds.For more insights into the role⁤ of race ‍and‍ ethnicity⁤ in⁢ group-based crimes, explore the‌ BBC’s analysis or delve into the broader context of child abuse statistics in the UK via⁣ Sky⁤ News.

January 10, 2025 0 comments

World

Europol arrests 57 men for sharing more than 100 images of child sexual abuse – 2024-03-10 10:29:20

by Chief editor of world-today-news.com March 10, 2024

written by Chief editor of world-today-news.com

The agency Europol arrested at least 57 men between 23 and 72 years old, for being suspected of “owning and sharing representations of child sexual abuse”during a European operation that also managed to save several children who could be victims of those arrested.

As the agency announced this Friday, 27 European countries participated in the operation, led by Denmark, France and Poland. All of the detainees were men, between 23 and 72 years old, among whom were four teachers and one of them worked with children with disabilities.

What are these men suspected of?

According to the information shared by Europol, the suspects were arrested for “downloading and disseminating child sexual abuse material using peer-to-peer (P2P) networks” and at the same time possessing “manuals on how to commit sexual abuse,” two characteristics that lead them to be considered “high value objectives” for Europol.

“They are supposed to be the most likely to physically abuse children. “The 57 national investigations into crimes committed by those arrested will also be a starting point for future police action, with more arrests and seizures expected across Europe,” said the European police coordination agency.

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A training course in Denmark in shared investigation techniques and subsequent operations took place in September 2023, but details can only be released now as the search for investigations is still ongoing.

In this training program, the agents learned to investigate “perpetrators suspected of abusing their own children or at least possessing and distributing material that described the sexual abuse of children” and, in this way, in the operation “more than 100 thousand illegal files” were seizedbut, as forensic examination of the seized digital devices is still ongoing, investigators estimate that “a final total of more than one million images and videos” will be found and confiscated.

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March 10, 2024 0 comments

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